Semester Wrap Up....Yes I am still alive

I can't believe I haven't posted in months. I could give you hundreds of excuses but who really cares about all that. So instead I will just update you...

1. We have had a really good fall semester at school. I have had a student teacher and she has been a God send. She is wonderful and I know when she has her own class her students will be blessed. This week is her last and I am really going to miss her. I feel like I am losing a great friend and it makes me sad. I guess I have really grown accustomed to talking, visiting, laughing and discussing things together everyday. I know it sounds silly and how can you really build a relationship in just a few months but working side by side such an inspirational young lady has been a blessing to me. In fact, she may have taught me more than I did for her. Also, I wrote a grant to get 2 iPads for my classroom and I got it. This is the second year in a row I have written a grant and got it. I feel lucky to be a part of a school district that has a community that actively supports their schools. God is good.

2. We sold our house. We began renivating the lake house in a hurry and we are almost done. There is a small amount of painting left and two areas left to put tile down. Needless to say we already moved there and we are not quite situated as we are working around the areas still being updated. Some projects will take longer like updating appliances but all in all it looks really good and my husband is exstatic about being here. I love how quiet and peaceful it is and every morning I eat my breakfast while watching the wildlife on the lake. It really is a nice change. Trey has been amazing. I know the whole process getting out to the lake has been stressful. There have been numerous challenges, hurdles, and countless hours of work but he has done it all with a smile on his face. I am so thankful God has given me a husband that is willing and selfless. He has worked so hard and I am so proud of him.

3. Mollie has had a relapse per say...during the week of Thanksgiving the areas on her neck suddenly started to swell and bubble. They filled with puss and became very red and irritated. We took her into the pediatrician and he drained them to get a culture. However, I took the intitative to just call her infectious disease doctor back in Dallas because I knew something was wrong. It was a very emotional day for me...translating into tears being shed the majority of the day. God blessed us with a cancelled appointment that we were able to fill. We were able to go on Friday to our specialist. She was disappointed to tell us that it appeared to be the same infection (nontuberculosis mycobacterium) back. She couldn't believe it but she was glad that we caught it early. So Mollie is back on medication. Our doctor believes that she probably has a genetic condition where here body is unable to rid itself of this type of infection. She was born this way and there is no cure. She was tested for the genetic mutation back in March but it takes 1-2 years for the results to come back. Being that this the third outbreak with in 2 years our doctor feels that this is possibly the best explanation. It isn't for sure yet we still have to wait for results from the test. However, she will have to more than likely take medication for a very long time and it will act as preventative by keeping the infection at bay. If the results come back positive then we will seek help at an immunologist. We will deal with that if we have to when the time comes. Luckily, it will not shorten her life. It has been hard to swallow beacuse as a parent you always want the best and you hate to hear that anything bad is happening to your child. God has been good though by helping us find a great doctor, providing amazing insurance, holding our hands through this all, and allowing this test to take place. Please pray that there would be no adverse side affects from the medication and that Mollie would continue to blossom, grow, talk, and make up for lost time.

4. We are going to Disney...it has been in the works for a year and I must say I can't wait. After all the craziness and business it will be a welcome event for our family and it can't come any sooner. Being at Disney World during the Christmas holidays will be priceless. I can't wait!

I know some pictures would be nice but lets be honest...its a miracle I am even posting!